Clinic Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health • Omaha, NE

2d

About The Position

The Clinic Sonographer uses advanced sonographic equipment to produce detailed images of blood vessels, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses to support diagnosis and prenatal care. The role involves direct patient interaction, including explaining procedures, answering questions, preparing patients for scans, and providing appropriate patient education. The Sonographer operates and adjusts equipment and patient positioning to obtain clear diagnostic images, monitors patient safety and comfort, evaluates images for pathologies, and presents preliminary findings to physicians.

The Sonographer assesses patients’ ability to participate in ordered procedures, obtains consent, protects confidentiality, and gathers and records relevant patient history. The role includes selecting appropriate equipment, technical settings, protocols, and supplies; assessing image quality and equipment issues; and escalating concerns as indicated.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Within six months of hire, obtain one of the listed credentials: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, Breast, Fetal Echo, Neurosonology, OB/GYN, or Pediatric Sono; Registered Cardiac Electr; Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist; Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI; Registered Technologist Computed Tomography; Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT; Registered Vascular Specialist; or Registered Vascular Technologist.
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire.
• Excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six to nine months of ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and their ability to participate in ordered procedures.
• Explain the procedure, including its duration, process, and what to expect afterward, and provide patient education as appropriate.
• Obtain patient consent and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Select appropriate equipment, technical factors, procedure protocols, and supplies before performing procedures.
• Obtain a clear and complete patient history from the patient or record and enter relevant information into the patient record.
• Operate sonographic equipment and adjust settings and patient positioning to obtain clear, diagnostic images.
• Monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
• Assess the quality of images and evaluate equipment issues, escalating concerns as indicated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed